FRANKLIN – Two high profile projects — the $700 million Ovation mixed-use development and the 146-unit Ingraham property development — that will reshape portions of eastern Franklin will get attention Thursday from city aldermen and planning commissioners.

First, Ovation co-developers SouthStar LLC and Highwoods Properties will spell out specifics for their development plan for the Ovation site.

A 76.7 acre property near the intersection of Interstate 65 and McEwen Drive, Ovation was proposed last year as a mix of 1.4 million square feet of new office space, more than 450,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, and a 450-bed hotel as well as 950 attached and detached residences.

Developers have spent months of discussions with city officials about the site, including the concerns about the hillside and stormwater. Ovation developers could not be reached for comment by deadline.

Alderman Beverly Burger said she's pleased, so far, with early plans by city engineers to expand the city sewer capacity to handle future wastewater needs as well as early discussions about roadway improvements.

She wants those topics to get even more attention in the future.

"We can't let our guard down," Burger said. "We've got to make sure that we address the needs consistently and constantly in our plans so we are not caught off guard."

To get out more information about eastern Franklin development, Burger will hold a town hall style meeting for eastern Franklin residents. A date for the town hall meeting has not been set.

Annexation request

Also on tap, developer Wes Anderson will discuss his request for annexation of 61.9 acres at 4101 Clovercroft Road for his future 146-home development.

The property, off Clovercroft Road near Market Street, is outside the city limits but is in the city's urban growth boundary — the area approved for future city growth. The property is currently owned by the Ingraham family.

As part of the annexation discussion, Franklin would spend $1.5 million to increase the capacity of the city's nearby Watson Branch sewer interceptor.

Aldermen and planning commissioners will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday in City Hall.